Finding the Third Proportional to 113,074 and 166,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,074 and 166,155 is: 244,154.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,074 : 166,155 = 166,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,074/166,155 = 166,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,074x = 166,155 × 166,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,074x = 27,607,484,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,607,484,025/113,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,154.13
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